HeyRuaHow to say “to arrange” in Irish
- Irish:
- socraigh
- English:
- to arrange, settle, decide, adjust
- Word type:
- verb, second-conjugation
- Verbal noun:
- socrú (ag socrú, arranging)
- Verbal adjective:
- socraithe
- Pronunciation:
- “SUK-ree” /ˈsˠokɾˠiː/
What does “socraigh” mean?
“Socraigh” has four alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- to arrange
- To plan or organise something, or put things in order.Also: organise, set up, plan, fix.
3 other meanings: settle or decide or adjust
- 2to settle
- To settle a dispute, a bill, or yourself in a place.Also: resolve, sort out, pay.
- 3to decide
- To decide or determine something, such as a date or a plan.Also: determine, fix, agree.
- 4to adjust
- To adjust or set something so it is right.Also: set, regulate.
Other Irish verbs for to arrange: cóirigh (arrange), eagair (arrange)
“Socraigh” in the different tenses
Every form follows An Caighdeán Oifigiúil.
Aimsir Chaite (Past)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Shocraigh méI arranged | Níor shocraigh méI did not arrange | Ar shocraigh mé?Did I arrange? |
| tú (you) | Shocraigh túYou arranged | Níor shocraigh túYou did not arrange | Ar shocraigh tú?Did you arrange? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Shocraigh sé / síHe arranged | Níor shocraigh sé / síHe did not arrange | Ar shocraigh sé / sí?Did he arrange? |
| sinn (we) | ShocraíomarWe arranged | Níor shocraíomarWe did not arrange | Ar shocraíomar?Did we arrange? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Shocraigh sibhYou arranged | Níor shocraigh sibhYou did not arrange | Ar shocraigh sibh?Did you arrange? |
| siad (they) | Shocraigh siadThey arranged | Níor shocraigh siadThey did not arrange | Ar shocraigh siad?Did they arrange? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Socraíodh | Níor socraíodh | Ar socraíodh? |
Aimsir Láithreach (Present)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | SocraímI arrange | Ní shocraímI do not arrange | An socraím?Do I arrange? |
| tú (you) | Socraíonn túYou arrange | Ní shocraíonn túYou do not arrange | An socraíonn tú?Do you arrange? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Socraíonn sé / síHe arranges | Ní shocraíonn sé / síHe does not arrange | An socraíonn sé / sí?Does he arrange? |
| sinn (we) | SocraímidWe arrange | Ní shocraímidWe do not arrange | An socraímid?Do we arrange? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Socraíonn sibhYou arrange | Ní shocraíonn sibhYou do not arrange | An socraíonn sibh?Do you arrange? |
| siad (they) | Socraíonn siadThey arrange | Ní shocraíonn siadThey do not arrange | An socraíonn siad?Do they arrange? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Socraítear | Ní shocraítear | An socraítear? |
Aimsir Fháistineach (Future)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | Socróidh méI will arrange | Ní shocróidh méI will not arrange | An socróidh mé?Will I arrange? |
| tú (you) | Socróidh túYou will arrange | Ní shocróidh túYou will not arrange | An socróidh tú?Will you arrange? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Socróidh sé / síHe will arrange | Ní shocróidh sé / síHe will not arrange | An socróidh sé / sí?Will he arrange? |
| sinn (we) | SocróimidWe will arrange | Ní shocróimidWe will not arrange | An socróimid?Will we arrange? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Socróidh sibhYou will arrange | Ní shocróidh sibhYou will not arrange | An socróidh sibh?Will you arrange? |
| siad (they) | Socróidh siadThey will arrange | Ní shocróidh siadThey will not arrange | An socróidh siad?Will they arrange? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Socrófar | Ní shocrófar | An socrófar? |
Modh Coinníollach (Conditional)
| Person | Positive | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| mé (I) | ShocróinnI would arrange | Ní shocróinnI would not arrange | An socróinn?Would I arrange? |
| tú (you) | ShocrófáYou would arrange | Ní shocrófáYou would not arrange | An socrófá?Would you arrange? |
| sé / sí (he / she) | Shocródh sé / síHe would arrange | Ní shocródh sé / síHe would not arrange | An socródh sé / sí?Would he arrange? |
| sinn (we) | ShocróimisWe would arrange | Ní shocróimisWe would not arrange | An socróimis?Would we arrange? |
| sibh (you, plural) | Shocródh sibhYou would arrange | Ní shocródh sibhYou would not arrange | An socródh sibh?Would you arrange? |
| siad (they) | ShocróidísThey would arrange | Ní shocróidísThey would not arrange | An socróidís?Would they arrange? |
| saorbhriathar (autonomous) | Shocrófaí | Ní shocrófaí | An socrófaí? |
“Socraigh” in a sentence: Irish examples
Past, present, future and conditional, with a negative and a question.
Other verbs in Irish
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To arrange in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for to arrange?
The Irish for to arrange is socraigh (pronounced “SUK-ree”). It is a second-conjugation verb; the verbal noun is socrú.
What is the verbal noun of socraigh?
The verbal noun of socraigh is socrú, used after ag for the continuous: ag socrú (arranging). The verbal adjective is socraithe.
How do you say socraigh in the past and the future?
Past: Shocraigh mé; negative Níor shocraigh mé; question Ar shocraigh mé?. Future: Socróidh mé; negative Ní shocróidh mé; question An socróidh mé?.
What is the modh coinníollach of socraigh?
The conditional (modh coinníollach) first person is Shocróinn (I would arrange); negative Ní shocróinn; question An socróinn?.
Does socraigh have more than one meaning?
Yes. Socraigh can mean to arrange, to settle, to decide or to adjust, depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the difference between 'socraigh' and 'eagraigh'?
'Socraigh' is the everyday word for arranging, settling or deciding, as in 'shocraíomar é'. 'Eagraigh' means to organise in a more formal way, such as an event or a group.
How do I say 'it's arranged' or 'it's settled'?
Use the verbal adjective: 'Tá sé socraithe.' You can also say 'Tá socrú déanta' for 'An arrangement has been made.'
